Overhead storage in garage (or workshop)

[Demixl]

easy-peasy project to get infrequently used items out of the way. We have no basement (typical for California), and the attic is not convenient for heavy and awkward items.

Be sure to allow for sag on the supporting beam as the garage door must still clear it after you load up the bin (tray).

Heaviest items go at the upper end, near the hinge (hung from the orangey colored 2x6 tie beam, via 1x4 hangers).

I used #10 sash cord - its easy on the hands when pulling on the cord.

That's a small Skil drill press sin the photo, I really don't have room for it, and its low speed is not low enough, but its sure useful from time to time, even for woodworking or mixed wood-metal projects (such as Monkey Bars in the attic).

[KKDivan]

Oh, I understand you very well.

[GoodDude]

Thanks for sharing this project. It is good and clearly explained. I would need a storage room above the garage. But the problem is that I turned my garage into a dome-shaped hut where I store all my things. Kwanza hut-style buildings very tempted me, and that's why I also wanted to have such a hut where I could keep my things. But I would need another storage room above this hut, and if someone has an example of a project for my case, I would be happy to share it. You will help me a lot. I'm waiting :)